Rheostat (Noun)
Meaning
Resistor for regulating current.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rheostat in the circuit allowed for precise control over the amount of current flowing to the device.
- A rheostat was installed in the lighting system to adjust the brightness of the lamps.
- The engineer used a rheostat to regulate the current in the experimental setup.
- The rheostat in the power supply unit enabled the user to set the desired voltage output.
- The old radio used a rheostat to control the volume, which was prone to wear and tear over time.